Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bridgwater
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Are you a caring and adaptable Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Are you confident supporting pupils with Autism / ASD across a range of ages from 4 to 19?

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can work full-time or part-time as part of a friendly and supportive team?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming specialist school in Bridgwater, supporting children and young people aged 4 to 19, with Autism / ASD being the primary need. The school benefits from a fantastic modern environment, including a swimming pool, sensory rooms, trampoline room, soft play room and on-site parking, as well as goats and a sheep on site which pupils can interact with as part of their learning and development.

The school is looking to take on a Learning Support Assistant on a flexible temporary basis, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. The successful Learning Support Assistant will be comfortable supporting different age groups and will work closely with pupils to encourage their learning, development, independence and engagement throughout the school day.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, particularly Autism / ASD
Confidence working with pupils across a wide age range from 4 to 19
A patient, caring and supportive approach
The ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Flexibility and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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